Best espresso in Palma
The best espresso in Palma comes from bars that recalibrate every morning and can tell you exactly what is in the hopper. This guide covers how to recognise a serious espresso program and what to order to test it. Roasters currently counts 47 cafés in Palma, #5 in Spain.
What separates the best espresso bars in Palma from the rest is the daily ritual: fresh-grind retention checked, dose weighed to the tenth of a gram, water temperature stable. The signature kit you'll see on the bar is usually a La Marzocco Linea PB or GS3, a Slayer, or a Synesso, paired with a Mahlkönig Mythos or EK43 grinder.
Espresso is the order to test a café's program — a single or double, no milk, straight shot. The best bars in Palma will know exactly what their espresso is doing today and will pour something balanced, bright, and clean. The community in Roasters surfaces the ones that consistently deliver.
Espresso guides: where Palma ranks
By café count, Palma is #87 of 144 cities with an “Espresso” guide: a smaller scene, where a shortlist goes a long way.
Themed guides open once a city passes 30 specialty cafés; Palma clears that bar 1.6 times over.
The same guide exists for Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia and 3 more cities in Spain.
Also on Roasters for Palma: WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Filter coffee, Cold brew and Matcha.
For context, Palma is #5 of 124 cities in Spain by café count and holds 4% of the national listings.
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About espresso in Palma
Is Palma the only place in Spain with this guide?
No. 6 other cities have one, led by Barcelona.
Which cities rank next to Palma for espresso?
Out of 144 cities with this guide, Lyon (47 cafés) ranks just above and Victoria (47) just below.
What espresso drinks should I try in Palma?
Order a straight espresso (single or double) first to taste the program. Then move to a cortado or macchiato to test the milk. Most specialty bars in Palma also pour seasonal espresso flights — three different origins side by side. The Roasters app shows which bars offer them.
Is Palma a big city for specialty coffee?
It ranks #5 in Spain and #87 worldwide on Roasters, with 47 cafés listed.
What makes a great espresso?
A great espresso is balanced and bright: clean acidity, a sweet body, and a clear finish. It's pulled with a precise dose (typically 18–20g in, 36–40g out, in 26–32 seconds), from fresh, well-stored beans, with a calibrated grinder. The best bars in Palma hit those numbers daily.
